SORT VARIABLES

SORT VARIABLES sorts the variables in the active dataset based on the values of the selected dictionary attribute.

SORT VARIABLES [BY] {NAME          } [({A})}
                    {TYPE          }   {D}
                    {FORMAT        }
                    {LABEL         }
                    {VALUES        }
                    {MISSING       }
                    {MEASURE       }
                    {ROLE          }
                    {COLUMNS       }
                    {ALIGNMENT     }
                    {ATTRIBUTE name}

If there are any pending transformations, this command reads the active dataset and causes execution of any pending commands. Otherwise, it takes effect immediately without reading the active dataset.

Release History

Release 16.0.

• Command introduced.

Release 18.0.

• ROLE keyword introduced.

Example

SORT VARIABLES BY NAME (A).